Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,167/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Metairie, LA is $2,167 per week. This is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,109.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 244 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Metairie, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,167/week

Metairie, LA

This is equal to the US average

$2,109/week

Louisiana

3% lower than the US average.

$2,164/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities

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New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,297/week

This is 6% higher than the Metairie average of $2,167.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$2,009/week

This is 8% lower than the Metairie average of $2,167.

Lafayette, Louisiana

$2,029/week

This is 7% lower than the Metairie average of $2,167.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Metairie?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cardiac Cath Lab$2,950$2,950
OR - Operating Room$2,935$2,977
OR Circulate$2,935$2,977
OR Scrub RN$2,935$2,977
CVOR$2,515$2,698
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Metairie?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Springboard Healthcare$2,997$2,997
Host Healthcare$2,832$2,976
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab$2,810$2,810
Trustaff$2,271$2,977
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,238$2,950
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,220$2,698
CoreMedical Group$2,210$2,210
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,186$2,853
Gifted Healthcare$2,172$2,607
GLC On-The-Go$2,167$2,925

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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